16,359 observationsLeast Concern
River Cooter
Pseudemys concinna
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Emydidae ›Genus: Pseudemys
About
The river cooter (Pseudemys concinna) is a freshwater turtle native to the central and eastern United States, from Virginia south to mid-Georgia, west to eastern Texas, Oklahoma, and north to southern Indiana. They are usually found in rivers with moderate current, as well as lakes and tidal marshes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of River Cooter is Pseudemys concinna.
- River Cooter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- River Cooter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- River Cooter belongs to the class Reptilia.
- River Cooter belongs to the order Testudines.
- River Cooter belongs to the family Emydidae.
- River Cooter belongs to the genus Pseudemys.